At a time when regional tensions are casting a shadow over global markets, Dubai’s latest economic stimulus could not have come at a better moment. The approval of Dh1 billion in incentives by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Ministe»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has introduced new penalties for citizens travelling to prohibited destinations, including fines of up to SR30,000 and travel bans of up to two years, under updated regulations approved by Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif, Minister of Interior. The fine is doubled for repeat o»»»

Working from home in the UAE does not translate into lighter rules or more flexible obligations. Behind the convenience of remote setups lies a framework just as firm as that governing office-based roles — where employees remain bound by the same working hours, performance benchmarks and legal resp»»»

No other country in Europe matches Ukraine’s support for the Bulgarian diaspora on its territory said caretaker Minister of Education Sergei Ignatov at a briefing at the Council of Ministers here on Wednesday. He was speaking regarding the signed Protocol between the Ministry of Education and Scien»»»

Gondola cabins have been installed at Jyrgalan ski resort, Ala-Too Resort OJSC reported. According to the company, testing has started on lines B1 and B2 using modern gondola cabins manufactured by the Austrian company Doppelmayr, meeting international safety standards. The cabins are designed to p»»»

Dubai: United Arab Emirates petrol prices rose more than 30 percent on Wednesday, with diesel soaring 72 percent, one month into the Middle East conflict. Monthly rates set by the UAE's fuel price committee put petrol up 31-33 percent for April, with the highest grade at 3.39 AED ($0.92). Diesel, c»»»

Dubai: The number of UAE school groups suspending or refunding transport fees during the ongoing period of distance learning is growing, with School Transport Services (STS), one of the largest school transport providers in the country, also offering parents a pro-rata refund or credit on April fee»»»

Dubai: ADNOC has reinforced its business continuity framework to ensure stable energy supply, with senior leadership reviewing preparedness measures amid ongoing regional tensions. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Pri»»»

The UAE Ministry of Defence said on Wednesday that air defense systems engaged 5 ballistic missiles and 35 drones originating from Iran. Since the start of Iran's attacks, the UAE Air Defenses have engaged 438 ballistic missiles, 19 cruise missiles, and 2012 drones. The attacks have resulted in cas»»»

After days of steady gains by the Libyan dinar on the black-market foreign exchange from a high two weeks ago of around LD 10.50 per dollar to a low of LD 8.22 at one point yesterday, the dinar lost value on opening today (to LD 9.18) after Belgasem Khalifa Hafter announced he would not adhere to a»»»

The investigation into a tragedy involving six violent deaths in two mountain areas in Bulgaria's Northwest is still in progress, caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev said here on Wednesday. He spoke during a hearing at an extraordinary sitting of the National Assembly, prompted by "further dism»»»

Dubai: Global markets have already moved ahead of the facts. Investors are increasingly betting that the conflict between the US and Iran could end within weeks, a shift driven largely by comments from Donald Trump that the military campaign may be wrapped up in “two to three weeks.” That expectati»»»

Tesla has stopped Premium Connectivity services for vehicles in Bulgaria, leaving owners without access to several core online functions. The information was confirmed to BGNES by Eng. Nevelin Todorov from the Tesla Doctors team, following an official email sent from VehicleSupportEMEA to Tesla Ser»»»

A newly released industry analysis has found that Dubai now leads the UAE in luxury-coded residential positioning, with 88 per cent of developments using premium narrative frameworks, highlighting a growing shift in how real estate projects are marketed across the country. The report, “Luxury Samen»»»

Dubai: The number of travellers arriving in Dubai continues to exceed departures, reinforcing the emirate’s position as a leading global destination for living, working and long-term residence, a senior official has said. Lieutenant General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director General of the General D»»»

Doha: The General Authority of Customs has called on shipping companies to register in the International Road Transport (TIR) system, highlighting its role in improving operational efficiency and expediting cross-border procedures. In a statement, the authority said the TIR system enhances the move»»»

Dubai: The Dubai Autism Center (DAC) has introduced a pioneering “dynamic approach” to education and rehabilitation, becoming the first specialised institution in the Middle East to implement such a model. The move signals a shift away from conventional support systems towards a more responsive fra»»»

Is US President Donald Trump the war in Iran? Having failed to meet any of his as yet unstated objectives Trump is clearly frustrated and contemplating giving up on an unwinnable war. Adding to his problems, Washington’s a»»»

Is US President Donald Trump the war in Iran? Having failed to meet any of his as yet unstated objectives Trump is clearly frustrated and contemplating giving up on an unwinnable war. Adding to his problems, Washington’s a»»»

Is US President Donald Trump the war in Iran? Having failed to meet any of his as yet unstated objectives Trump is clearly frustrated and contemplating giving up on an unwinnable war. Adding to his problems, Washington’s a»»»

Is US President Donald Trump the war in Iran? Having failed to meet any of his as yet unstated objectives Trump is clearly frustrated and contemplating giving up on an unwinnable war. Adding to his problems, Washington’s a»»»

Is US President Donald Trump the war in Iran? Having failed to meet any of his as yet unstated objectives Trump is clearly frustrated and contemplating giving up on an unwinnable war. Adding to his problems, Washington’s a»»»

Is US President Donald Trump the war in Iran? Having failed to meet any of his as yet unstated objectives Trump is clearly frustrated and contemplating giving up on an unwinnable war. Adding to his problems, Washington’s a»»»

Is US President Donald Trump the war in Iran? Having failed to meet any of his as yet unstated objectives Trump is clearly frustrated and contemplating giving up on an unwinnable war. Adding to his problems, Washington’s a»»»

Is US President Donald Trump the war in Iran? Having failed to meet any of his as yet unstated objectives Trump is clearly frustrated and contemplating giving up on an unwinnable war. Adding to his problems, Washington’s a»»»

Is US President Donald Trump the war in Iran? Having failed to meet any of his as yet unstated objectives Trump is clearly frustrated and contemplating giving up on an unwinnable war. Adding to his problems, Washington’s a»»»

Is US President Donald Trump the war in Iran? Having failed to meet any of his as yet unstated objectives Trump is clearly frustrated and contemplating giving up on an unwinnable war. Adding to his problems, Washington’s a»»»

Is US President Donald Trump the war in Iran? Having failed to meet any of his as yet unstated objectives Trump is clearly frustrated and contemplating giving up on an unwinnable war. Adding to his problems, Washington’s a»»»

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjarto has condemned "foreign interference" in the country's election campaign, following the release of wiretapped telephone conversations with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Telex.hu wrote on March 31. »»»

Is US President Donald Trump the war in Iran? Having failed to meet any of his as yet unstated objectives Trump is clearly frustrated and contemplating giving up on an unwinnable war. Adding to his problems, Washington’s a»»»

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjarto has condemned "foreign interference" in the country's election campaign, following the release of wiretapped telephone conversations with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Telex.hu wrote on March 31. »»»

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjarto has condemned "foreign interference" in the country's election campaign, following the release of wiretapped telephone conversations with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Telex.hu wrote on March 31. »»»

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjarto has condemned "foreign interference" in the country's election campaign, following the release of wiretapped telephone conversations with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Telex.hu wrote on March 31. »»»

In a dramatic turn of events, U.S. dock workers and port operators have reached a tentative agreement to end a disruptive three-day strike, which had paralyzed shipping activities across the U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast. The deal, which includes a significant 62% wage increase over six years, wil»»»

Nineteen Afghan migrants, including a baby, died on Wednesday when a rubber boat carrying them capsized in the Aegean Sea following a high-speed chase by the coast guard, officials said. At least 21 other migrants were rescued. The Turkish Coast Guard Command said the boat carrying dozens of migran»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change announced on Wednesday the start of the marine turtle nesting season in the State of Qatar, which runs from April 1 to August 1. This announcement comes as part of the country’s strong commitment to protecting endangered species and monitoring ra»»»

The Foreign Ministers of Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, and the United Kingdom, and the High Representative of the European Union, expressed Wednesday their full support to the Government and people of Lebanon, "who are once again suffering the dr»»»

Skopje, 30 March 2026 (MIA) – The National Bank Council, during its regular session, reviewed the latest economic indicators and assessed that the country’s macroeconomic situation remains stable for now and in line with expectations. “Developments in key macroeconomic indicators are currently in l»»»

Dubai: The UAE is stepping up oversight of its food supply chain, with authorities closely monitoring production, stock levels and distribution networks to ensure stable access to essential goods across the country. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Abdulla bin Touq Al M»»»

Euro zone manufacturers faced soaring input costs and supply chain disruptions in March due to the Iran war, even as underlying tepid demand threatened to undermine the sector's fragile recovery, a survey showed. The conflict in the Middle East has disrupted global logistics networks, causing deliv»»»

Libya’s Arabian Gulf Oil Company (AGOCO) announced last Monday (30 March) that it had boosted production at its L-82 HR well in the Sarir oil field to 3,200 barrels per day. AGOCO said this was a significant new milestone by successfully completing a directional re-drilling of the L-82 HR well. Uti»»»

The head of the electrical appliances division at Cairo Chamber of Commerce, Ashraf Helal, announced that the electrical appliances market has witnessed a significant price increase of up to 10 percent due to several factors. The biggest of these is the US-Israeli war on Iran, which has greatly imp»»»

Should the U.S. decide to send in military forces to secure Iran's uranium stockpile, it would be a complex, risky and lengthy operation, fraught with radiation and chemical dangers, according to experts and former government officials. U.S. President Donald Trump has offered shifting reasons for t»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump said the military could end its Iran offensive in two to three weeks and will shift responsibility for the Strait of Hormuz to countries that rely on it for oil and shipping as the White House announced a prime-time presidential address Wednesday evening on the war. Trum»»»

Romanians are entering the 2026 Easter spending season with more pragmatic and better-informed consumer behaviour than in previous years, according to the 5th edition of the EY Consumer Index study on Romanian consumer behaviour during the Easter holidays. Price has become a dominant criterion for »»»

Dubai: The war is raging. The real question isn’t who wins — it’s who breaks first. As the war enters its second month, pressure is no longer building quietly — it is beginning to show cracks across markets, governments and economies. At the centre of it all lies the Strait of Hormuz. Also Read: US»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump said the military could end its Iran offensive in two to three weeks and will shift responsibility for the Strait of Hormuz to countries that rely on it for oil and shipping as the White House announced a prime-time presidential address Wednesday evening on the war. Trum»»»

The two hospitals will undergo an extensive integration and rebranding process supported by medium- and long-term investments and will operate under the Affidea Hospitals brand. The integration process aims to fully align medical, operational, digital, and quality procedures with the Affidea Group’»»»

Washington, Apr.1 (SANA) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned Tuesday that ongoing U.S.-Israeli–Iranian conflict is intensifying economic pressures on low-income countries, pushing already fragile economies deeper into crisis. In its latest report, the IMF said rising regional instability, »»»

Italy implemented the most substantial excise tax reduction, cutting rates by 30% for both gasoline and diesel—or 20 euro cents per liter (equivalent to 1 leu per liter)— while Portugal lowered excise taxes by 21% for diesel (a reduction of 7.6 euro cents per liter), falling below the minimum thres»»»